Low-Calorie Chicken Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle 

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean giving up delicious meals. Chicken is a fantastic source of lean protein, and when paired with the right ingredients, it can be part of a low-calorie, nutrient-packed diet. Using Nutrich Foods’ range of frozen chicken products, you can prepare mouthwatering meals that are both satisfying and waistline-friendly.

In this blog, we’ll explore a variety of low-calorie recipes using Nutrich Foods’ frozen chicken products, so you can enjoy healthy meals without sacrificing flavor.

1. Baked Spicy Chicken Wings with Garlic Yogurt Dip

Product Used: Coated Spicy Chicken Wings

Calories per Serving: ~250 kcal

Ingredients:

• 6 Nutrich Coated Spicy Chicken Wings
• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the chicken wings on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
4. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper to make a healthy dip.
5. Serve the wings hot with the dip and garnish with fresh cilantro.

2. Chicken Garlic Finger Stir-Fry

Product Used: Chicken Garlic Finger

Calories per Serving: ~280 kcal

Ingredients:

• 6-8 Nutrich Chicken Garlic Fingers
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (sliced)
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken Garlic Fingers in a pan over medium heat with a little olive oil until golden brown.
2. Add sliced bell peppers and broccoli and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
3. Season with black pepper and soy sauce.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.

3. Healthy Chicken Burger with Avocado Sauce

Product Used: Chicken Burger Patty

Calories per Serving: ~320 kcal

Ingredients:

• 1 Nutrich Chicken Burger Patty
• 1 whole wheat bun
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• 1 slice tomato
• 1 slice onion
• 1 lettuce leaf
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Grill or pan-sear the Chicken Burger Patty for about 3-4 minutes per side.
2. In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice.
3. Assemble the burger with the patty, avocado spread, tomato, onion, and lettuce.
4. Serve with a side salad for a wholesome meal.

4. Oven-Baked Chicken Popcorn with Spiced Yogurt Dip

Product Used: Chicken Popcorn

Calories per Serving: ~220 kcal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Nutrich Chicken Popcorn
• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the Chicken Popcorn for 12-15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, paprika, lemon juice, and garlic powder to prepare the dip.
3. Serve the crispy popcorn with the dip and garnish with parsley.

5. Grilled Premium Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa Salad

Product Used: Premium Chicken Nuggets

Calories per Serving: ~300 kcal

Ingredients:

• 5 Nutrich Premium Chicken Nuggets
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Grill or bake the Premium Chicken Nuggets until golden and cooked through.
2. In a bowl, mix quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve the nuggets alongside the quinoa salad.

6. Chicken Seekh Kebab Wrap

Product Used: Classic Chicken Seekh Kebab

Calories per Serving: ~350 kcal

Ingredients:

• 2 Nutrich Classic Chicken Seekh Kebabs
• 1 whole wheat wrap
• 1/4 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 tbsp hummus
• 1 tbsp low-fat yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Grill or heat the Seekh Kebabs until well-cooked.
2. Spread hummus and yogurt on the whole wheat wrap.
3. Add shredded cabbage and place the Seekh Kebabs on top.
4. Roll up the wrap and serve.

7. Breakfast Chicken Sausage and Egg Scramble

Product Used: Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Calories per Serving: ~320 kcal

Ingredients:

• 2 Nutrich Chicken Breakfast Sausages
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken Breakfast Sausages until lightly browned.
2. In a pan, sauté spinach with olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add egg whites and cook until scrambled.
4. Serve with the sausages for a protein-packed breakfast.

Conclusion

Eating healthy doesn’t mean compromising on taste. Nutrich Foods’ frozen chicken products make it easier to prepare delicious, low-calorie meals in minutes. By using high-quality ingredients and mindful cooking techniques, you can enjoy flavorful, nutritious meals while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Try these recipes and make your daily meals more exciting and health-friendly with Nutrich Foods!